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Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of SupportHouston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support

Welcome New Teachers toWelcome New Teachers toPreservice TrainingPreservice Training

New Employee OrientationNew Employee Orientation

August 4-6, 2009

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Embrace, HugEmbrace, HugThe mission of HISD New Teacher Program is

to support quality teaching by providing ongoing, proven practices of induction which

supports successful student learning.

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Houston Independent School District Providing a Rainbow of Support

PRESERVICE EXPECTATIONSPRESERVICE EXPECTATIONS Have an OPEN MIND for learningHave an OPEN MIND for learning

NetworkNetwork

Participate fully; Listen actively ; Take notesParticipate fully; Listen actively ; Take notes

ASK QuestionsASK Questions

Maintain a positive learning environmentMaintain a positive learning environment

Respect learning environmentRespect learning environment

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Learn and Have Fun!Learn and Have Fun!


MATERIALSMATERIALS

ABRAZO bagABRAZO bag

Program GuideProgram Guide B: New Employee OrientationB: New Employee Orientation

C: Curriculum OverviewC: Curriculum Overview

D: New Teacher SupportD: New Teacher Support

Attendance Tracking form (Back cover)Attendance Tracking form (Back cover)

Reliant Parking tickets (Day 2)Reliant Parking tickets (Day 2)

Network Security LetterNetwork Security Letter

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Preservice 3-Day OverviewPreservice 3-Day Overview Day 1: New Employee Orientation (Part 1)Day 1: New Employee Orientation (Part 1)

Day 2: Waltrip /Westbury HSDay 2: Waltrip /Westbury HS• Curriculum and Instruction PlanningCurriculum and Instruction Planning• Behavior ManagementBehavior Management• Technology ResourcesTechnology Resources

Day 3: Reliant StadiumDay 3: Reliant Stadium• Park in Orange Lot (Bring Parking pass)Park in Orange Lot (Bring Parking pass)• Registration – Hall E – 9:00 AMRegistration – Hall E – 9:00 AM• Exhibitors/Benefits Lab/HRExhibitors/Benefits Lab/HR• Welcome Luncheon – Hall CWelcome Luncheon – Hall C• Regional Breakout and NEO (Part 2)Regional Breakout and NEO (Part 2)

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2009—20102009—20102009—20102009—2010

Welcome toHouston ISD!

LEARNING HAS NO BOUNDARIES

OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO:

● IIntroduce the culture of the district

● PProvide an understanding of the Houston ISD—its

structure, policies, procedures, and expectations

● IIdentify resources and support structures

New Employee Orientation

NEO SponsorsNEO Sponsors

Professional Development ServicesProfessional Development Services

Sharon Koonce Evelyn Wagner Wright Officer of Leadership Director

Human ResourcesHuman Resources

Ann Best Assistant Superintendent of Human Talent

WhoIs

HISD

WhoIs

HISD

• HISD is the largest public school system in Texas and the seventh largest in the United States.

• HISD is among the largest employers in Houston, with approximately 29,000 full- and part-time employees.

• In 2008, more than 1,200 volunteers visited 1,741 homes and many HISD students re-enrolled in school.

DEMOGRAPHICSDEMOGRAPHICS

HISD AS A BUISNESSHISD AS A BUISNESS• Corporate headquarters: Hattie Mae White

Educational Support Center (W. 18th Street)

• Offices: Nearly 300 stores (schools)

• Employees: Over 29,000 employees serving customers

• Budget: Over $1.5 billion

• Customers: Over 200,000 customers daily (students)

• Customized services: Personalized instruction

HISD AS A BUISNESSHISD AS A BUISNESS

• Competition: Private and Charter Schools

• Shareholders: Parents, Community, and Business Leaders

• Board of Directors: Board of Education

• Bottom line: College- and career-ready students

• Performance metrics: Workforce-ready Students, Academic Achievement, Financial, Efficiency, Customer Satisfaction, etc.

OUR STUDENTSOUR STUDENTS

STUDENT ENROLLMENTECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

200,225 80.8%

ETHNICITY

Hispanic 61.1%

African American 27.8%

White/Asian/Other 11.1%

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Bilingual/ESL 28.6%

Special Education 8.5%

Gifted/Talented 12.5%

OUR SCHOOLS

• 306 campuses • Organized across five

regions (North, East, South, West, and Central)

• Profiles available at www.houstonisd.org

Regional Superintendent:

Adriana Támez


Samuel Sarabia

Regional Superintendent: Cynthia Wilson


Warner Ervin


Barbara Thornhill

Manager:

Deborah Singleton

HISD Board of

Education

2009

Lawrence Marshall

HISD Board of Education President

District II

District VIII District III District VII

District IDistrict V

District VI

District IXDistrict IVCarol Mims Galloway Dianne Johnson Paula M. Harris Lawrence Marshall Natasha M. Kamrani

Greg Meyers Diana Davila Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. Harvin C. Moore

Superintendent of Schools

Abelardo SaavedraAbelardo Saavedra

Hattie Mae White Hattie Mae White Educational Support Educational Support CenterCenter4400 West 184400 West 18thth Street Street

Houston, Texas 77092Houston, Texas 77092 http://www.houstonisd.http://www.houstonisd.orgorg713-556-6000713-556-6000

Regional Superintendents

South Region:Warner Ervin

East Region:Samuel Sarabia

Central Region: Adriana Támez

Alternative & Charter Schools Manager: Deborah Singleton

North Region:Cynthia Wilson

West Region:Barbara Thorton

Why Why DoesDoesHISDHISD

Exist?Exist?

Why Why DoesDoesHISDHISD

Exist?Exist?

Declaration of Beliefs and VisionsDeclaration of Beliefs and Visions

A new educational structure is required that: A new educational structure is required that:

A• is built on the relationship between the

teacher and the student;

• is focused on performance, not compliance;

• requires a common core of academic subjects for all students.

To To strengthenstrengthen the social and the social and economic foundation of economic foundation of

HoustonHouston by assuring its by assuring its youthyouth the the highest qualityhighest quality elementary elementary

and secondary and secondary educationeducation available anywhere.available anywhere.

PURPOSEPURPOSEPURPOSEPURPOSE

STRATEGIC INTENTSTRATEGIC INTENTSTRATEGIC INTENTSTRATEGIC INTENT

To earn so much respect from the citizens of Houston that HISD

becomes their K–12 educational system of choice.

Goal 1: Increase Student AchievementGoal 1: Increase Student Achievement

BOARD/DISTRICT GOALSBOARD/DISTRICT GOALS

Goal 2: Provide a Safe Environment Goal 2: Provide a Safe Environment

Goal 6: Provide Facilities-to-Standard ProgramGoal 6: Provide Facilities-to-Standard Program

Goal 3: Increase Management EfficiencyGoal 3: Increase Management Efficiency

Goal 4: Improve Public Support and Confidence Goal 4: Improve Public Support and Confidence in Schoolsin Schools

Goal 5: Create a Positive District CultureGoal 5: Create a Positive District Culture

CORE VALUESCORE VALUESCORE VALUESCORE VALUES

• Safety Above All ElseSafety Above All Else

• Student Learning is the Main ThingStudent Learning is the Main Thing

• Focus on Results and ExcellenceFocus on Results and Excellence

• Parents are PartnersParents are Partners

• Common DecencyCommon Decency

• Safety Above All ElseSafety Above All Else

• Student Learning is the Main ThingStudent Learning is the Main Thing

• Focus on Results and ExcellenceFocus on Results and Excellence

• Parents are PartnersParents are Partners

• Common DecencyCommon Decency

How Do I How Do I Fit In Fit In

HISD?HISD?

How Do I How Do I Fit In Fit In

HISD?HISD?

Superintendent

Administration

Departments

Me

Me

Customer’s View Your View

II am H am HIISDSD

I am HISD

I am HISD

Your Commitment to HISD

We expect that you will uphold our district policies on:

•Ethical Standards•Conflict of Interest•Dress Code•Quality Performance

What What Next?Next?What What Next?Next?

ASPIREASPIRE

www.houstonisd.org/ASPIRE

New Teacher Learning Path

• Check out New Teacher Learning Path on the HISD ASPIRE Portal

• Take ASPIRELearn course: Employee Orientation Training: “I am HISD” Course ET0001

• Log in to the HISD ASPIRE portal at www.houstonisd.org/ASPIRE. Click “My Learn” under “My ASPIRE” and then “Enroll in Learning.”

SIGNIFICANT NEXT STEPS

• MeetMeet 2020 people at your school people at your school• MeetMeet your campus your campus Mentor or Mentor or

BuddyBuddy• ConnectConnect with with ABRAZO ABRAZO

Learning CommunityLearning Community• CompleteComplete all all online coursesonline courses

on NTLPon NTLP• AttendAttend PDASPDAS Training Training• Complete BenefitsComplete Benefits

KEY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

KEY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVESKEY PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES

SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES

Curriculum, Instruction, and

Assessment

SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES

www.houstonisd.orgwww.houstonisd.org

EMPLOYEE PORTAL

HISD -HISD -A GREAT SCHOOL A GREAT SCHOOL

SYSTEM, SYSTEM, GETTING BETTERGETTING BETTER


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STUDENT PERFORMANCESTUDENT PERFORMANCE

Hartsfield ElementaryHartsfield ElementaryMonica RoachMonica Roach


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STUDENT PERFORMANCESTUDENT PERFORMANCE

Worthing High School ChoirWorthing High School ChoirJermaine CenacJermaine Cenac


NEW TEACHER LEARNING PATHNEW TEACHER LEARNING PATH

Online Professional Online Professional Learning GuideLearning Guide

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NNew ew TTeacher eacher LLearning earning PPathathNTLPNTLP

1. What is the NTLP? 2. Why is it important?3. When do we start?


What is the NTLP? What is the NTLP?

The “NTLP” stands for

New Teacher Learning Path

The NTLP is an online learning path that guides beginning teachers’ professional development during their induction year.


Why is the NTLP important? NTLP helps you

Identify District resources Keep track of your learning progress Reflect on your learning


Why is the NTLP important? Why is the NTLP important? NTLP will help you

Develop a common language, professional vocabulary, and knowledge across HISD

Participate in collaborative conversations about how to meet the needs of all HISD students

Provide HISD with information about how teachers are navigating through their professional learning and growth to be effective educators in HISD


NTLP is accessed:- from HISD website- select ASPIRE Portal

My ASPIRE


NTLP is on the ASPIRE Portal

My Learn


When do we start? When do we start? What can I expect?What can I expect?

You have begun by attending preservice training

Email (sent in early September) will contain instructions for accessing NTLP.

Complete NTLP items


NEW TEACHER SUPPORTNEW TEACHER SUPPORTand MENTORING STRUCTURESand MENTORING STRUCTURES

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NEW TEACHERNEW TEACHERLearning CommunityLearning Community

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NEW TEACHERNEW TEACHERLearning CommunityLearning Community

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New Teacher SupportNew Teacher Support Campus AdministratorsCampus Administrators

Regional Office Instructional StaffRegional Office Instructional Staff Alternative Certification Program StaffAlternative Certification Program Staff

Campus Professional Learning Campus Professional Learning CommunityCommunity

New Teacher Learning CommunityNew Teacher Learning Community

MENTORMENTOR Teacher or ‘Buddy’ Teacher or ‘Buddy’

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Sharon KoonceOfficer of Leadership

713-556-7100http://www.pdserv.org

Sharon KoonceOfficer of Leadership

713-556-7100http://www.pdserv.org

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES


● New Employee OrientationNew Employee Orientation● New Teacher InductionNew Teacher Induction● Alternative Certification Program (HACP)Alternative Certification Program (HACP)● Curriculum and InstructionCurriculum and Instruction● IMPACT II IMPACT II ● ITTSITTS● Organizational DevelopmentOrganizational Development● Teacher LeadershipTeacher Leadership● Leadership DevelopmentLeadership Development

DIVISIONS OF PDS

* Some are free and some are fee-for-service.


http://pdserv.org

Visit Our Website...

http://pdserv.org/


http://pdserv.org

Our ABRAZO site forNew Teachers

http://pdserv.org/

PDS will assist teachers with:

District requirement of District requirement of 45 professional development 45 professional development hourshours ( (minimumminimum) per school year) per school year

• Teachers participate in Teachers participate in fivefive professional development professional development daysdays

• Teacher Inservice DaysTeacher Inservice Days• Record hours on the Record hours on the

Professional Development Professional Development Attendance form Attendance form or or online e-online e-TRAIN transcriptTRAIN transcript


August 4, 2009August 4, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTSANNOUNCEMENTS

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August 4, 2009August 4, 2009

Break-Out SessionsBreak-Out Sessions

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FEEDBACKFEEDBACKOnline SurveyOnline Survey

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New Teacher Learning PathNew Teacher Learning Path

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